2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1931 1C MS66 Red PCGS. A lustrous and nicely struck Gem that has exquisite surfaces and gorgeous orange-rose color.From the Francis Sullivan Collectio

1931-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A lustrous rose-gold Gem that is well struck and unabraded. The reverse has a couple of tiny toning spots. A scarcer issue. I

1931-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. A lustrous pumpkin-orange Gem that has unabraded surfaces and a bold strike. The lower reverse has a faint fingerprint.From th

1931-D 1C MS65 Red NGC. This lustrous and obviously original specimen displays dominant cherry-red coloration. The surfaces are also impressive from t

1931-D 1C MS65 Red PCGS. This is a richly frosted and fully lustrous Gem with glowing orange-red surfaces. Sharply detailed with some wispy carbon on

1931-S 1C MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. The original mint luster is overlaid by light brown patina and there are numerous small flecks of carbon on each s

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A lustrous orange-red Gem that has a good strike and contact-free surfaces. A few miniscule planchet flaws (as made) on the o

1931-S 1C MS65 Red PCGS. A sharply struck and lustrous Gem with seemingly pristine surfaces and dusky yellow-rose color.From the Francis Sullivan Coll

1931-S 1C MS66 Red NGC. The borders have luminous orange-rose color, while the centers have a hint of olive iridescence. A lustrous Gem that has a goo

1931-S 1C MS66 Red PCGS. This is one of the finer '31-S Cents we have seen recently. The surfaces are slightly mellowed, as always on this issue...

1932 1C MS67 Red NGC. A lustrous Superb Gem with an impressive strike and virtually unimprovable surfaces. Lovely lemon and rose hues interchange acro

1932-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A sharply struck and lustrous Superb Gem with nearly pristine preservation. The orange-gold color is especially vivid on the o

1932-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A well struck and lustrous Superb Gem with pleasing orange-gold color and immaculately preserved fields. The combined NGC and

1933 1C MS67 Red PCGS. A lustrous and sharply struck Gem with impressive preservation and glorious orange-gold color. Population: 26 in 67, 0 finer (9

1933-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A boldly struck Superb Gem that has gorgeous bright pumpkin-orange color. A lustrous and magnificently preserved Cent. Populat

1933-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. A well struck Superb Gem that has extravagant luster and beautiful gold color. The reverse has a few miniscule contact marks t

1934-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Radiant, nearly flawless surfaces with bright red and lime-green surfaces. Population: 20 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Franc

1935-D 1C MS66 Red NGC. Muted cherry red surfaces. A pleasing and attractive coin overall. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the ra

1935-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Glowing lustrous surfaces with a pale accent of olive around the margins. Population: 45 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Franci

1935-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. A nicely struck and lustrous Superb Gem that has a mildly prooflike reverse. Iridescent gold in color, with attractive surface

1936 1C Doubled Die MS64 Brown PCGS. FS-15. DDO 2-O-V. According to Cherrypickers', this desirable variety is "Extremely rare in Mint State...

1936-D 1C MS68 Red NGC. A common date that was saved in roll quantity, the 1936-D is not difficult to locate in most Mint State grades. As with all Wh

1936-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Dazzling mint luster characterizes this problem-free example. None are finer by either service. Population: 23 in 67, 0 finer

1940-S 1C MS68 Red ANACS. The surfaces are covered with warm cherry-red mint luster and both sides appear to be flawless. An exciting and unimprovable

1943 1C MS68 NGC. Bright and lustrous with shimmering steel-gray surfaces. Population: 5 in 68, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sullivan Collection. I

1943-D 1C MS68 PCGS. As close to perfection as one could expect for the issue, this sharp, bright survivor is unsurpassable in technical quality at PC

1943-D 1C MS68 NGC. A well struck, lustrous, and seemingly perfect Superb Gem. A die crack (as made) crosses Lincoln's coat. A curved die line (...

1943-D 1C MS68 NGC. Exceptionally bright and lustrous with pleasing, problem-free surfaces. Population: 51 in 68, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sull

1943-D/D 1C MS61 PCGS. The surfaces are bright and unoxidized but the fields are heavily abraded. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at

1943-D/D 1C MS65 PCGS. FS-19, Breen-2169. The mintmark is boldly repunched southwest, with a wide spread. A well struck and lustrous Gem that is separ

1943-D/D 1C MS66 PCGS. The first mintmark was incompletely effaced, probably because of hurried wartime conditions, and is abundantly clear. The surfa

1943-D/D 1C MS66 PCGS. RPM-1. Lange states that 17 repunched mintmarks are known of this issue, but the most appealing and collectible one is from thi

1943-S 1C MS68 PCGS. This is a bright, exquisite Superb Gem whose lightly striated fields (as produced) are moderately reflective. Sharply struck thro

1943-S 1C MS68 NGC. TRUST is not fully struck, but the lustrous and mildly prooflike surfaces are seemingly pristine. A retained cud (as struck) is ob

1943-S 1C MS68 NGC. Sharply struck with bright, semi-prooflike fields. A spectacular example of this popular one-year type. Population: 12 in 68, 0 fi

1944-D/S 1C MS65 Red NGC. FS-020. Die One. On this variety, the earlier punched S-mintmark is clear above the D. The surfaces are bright reddish-orang

1944-D/S 1C MS66 Red ICG. FS#1C-21. OMM#2. This is the overmintmark where the S does not show above the D, but only at the left and within the loop of

1946-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Deep, even, and original red luster covers both sides of this splendid example. Population: 49 in 67, 0 finer (9/02). Importa

1948 1C MS67 Red NGC. The smooth, even red surfaces are virtually perfect. Population: 50 in 67, 0 finer (7/02).From the Francis Sullivan Collection.

1948 1C MS67 Red NGC. A nicely struck and lustrous orange-gold Superb Gem that has a few tiny specks of blue-gray color in the upper reverse. None hav

1948-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Lustrous with exceptionally smooth, problem-free surfaces.From the Francis Sullivan Collection. Important notice: We expect to

1949-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Bright, original fiery-red surfaces. A Superb example with none finer by either service. Population: 20 in 67, 0 finer (9/02)

1950 1C MS67 Red NGC. Sharply struck with rich cherry-red surfaces.From the Francis Sullivan Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning

1955/55 1C Doubled Die--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Recolored and since retoned, with a faintly porous texture to the exposed fields. A bol

1955/55 1C Doubled Die AU55 ANACS. Even medium brown color covers both sides of this attractive piece. Just the slightest trace of friction is seen ov

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS64 Brown PCGS. This is an exceptionally attractive coin even for the MS64 level of preservation. Both sides are smooth with n

1955/55 1C Doubled Die MS63 Red and Brown NGC. Attractive olive-brown patina. A well struck representative that has a seemingly pristine reverse and a

1970-S 1C Small Date MS66 Red PCGS. The scarcer of the two varieties of the '70-S Cent, this high end Gem is bursting with full, frosty textured...

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS66 Red NGC. The fire-red surfaces are bright with a fully lustrous sheen. There are no outwardly distracting blemishes, and t

1972/72 1C Doubled Die MS67 Red PCGS. For some reason, '72 Doubled Dies are usually found with extensive abrasions and a liberal number of carbo...